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thrilling

/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

Examples :

"The roller coaster ride was thrilling the children. "
sensation entertainment emotion

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

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figuratively adverb

/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/

(manner) In a figurative manner.

""The teacher said the student's idea was figuratively a gold mine, meaning it was very valuable and full of potential, but not actually made of gold." "

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sensation noun

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

"The soft, cool sensation of the rain on my face was refreshing after the long walk home from school. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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perforate verb

/ˈpɜːrfəreɪt/ /ˈpɜːrfəˌreɪt/

To pierce; to penetrate.

"The sharp pencil perforated the thin piece of paper. "

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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electrify verb

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/

To supply electricity to; to charge with electricity.

"to electrify a cable"

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "